Forms & Resource Center The following forms are for Fiscal Year 2027. You may download files by right-clicking your mouse and selecting "Save Link As..." Administration, Record Keeping & FinanceIncome Eligibility Income Eligibility Guidelines for FY 2027 – guidelines effective July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. FY27 Income Eligibility...

1.00 THE NEBRASKA COUNCIL ON TEACHER EDUCATION The Nebraska Council on Teacher Education (NCTE) is an advisory body to the Nebraska State Board of Education. The membership is appointed by the State Board of Education from representatives of state-wide organizations which have a direct involvement or interest in teacher and...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) provides funding to support the School Nutrition Programs, and the Nebraska Department of Education administers the programs for schools and organizations in Nebraska. School Nutrition Programs’ missions are to help ensure that children have access to nutritious meals and snacks in schools....

Coordinated Student Support Services Administration Zainab Rida, Ph.D. Administrator and Officer 402-471-4620 zainab.rida@nebraska.gov Kayte Partch Assistant Administrator 402-560-8187 kayte.partch@nebraska.gov Dylan Lester Office Associate 531-510-4054 dylan.lester@nebraska.gov School Mental Health and Child Wellbeing Team Amber Hartsock School Mental Health 402-309-0883 amber.hartsock@nebraska.gov Jewel Schifferns School Social Worker jschifferns@childrensomaha.or... The Whole Child Program Team...

Why Data Governance is Important? Data governance has now become the center of data quality in many organizations. Over the years, importance of data governance has significantly increased, primarily because organizations now preemptively align their data governance process to reduce the data security risks. As an educational agency, NDE takes key initiatives...

The Nebraska Farm to School program enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and early care and education settings. There are three core elements of Farm to School: Procurement, Education, and School Gardens. Farm to...

Digital resources are always changing and being updated. Look through the resources found on this page and come back and visit them often as digital nuances come up new resources are added or come available throughout the year. The Nebraska Department of Education School Safety & Security Team will be...

Open Educational Resources (OER) is based on a set of permissions that enable the use and modification of educational content. In this section, one will gain knowledge about the shift from traditional copyright to open licenses, and how to apply open licenses to works created, remixed, and shared. Local  educational...

What Features in-person and online monthly topics, excluding May and July in lieu of Annual Training, including CACFP Record Keeping (3.5 hours) CACFP Meal Pattern and Production Records (2.5 hours) Infant Feeding* (1.5 hours) Participants will earn continuing education credits for attending. Registration in CNP is required. How to Register...

Assessment What is the testing window for NCSAS General and Alternative Summative Assessment? Are there make-up dates? The Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS) General and Alternate Summative Assessment test window is March 18 through May 3. The NSCAS General and Alternate Assessment Summative Assessment make-up test window is April 29...

The Educator Certification Staff have been collecting the most common questions that have been asked following the launch of Nebraska TEACH. The questions are categorized for easy access. Click on the category that best meets your needs.  If you need to apply for or renew a certificate, start with the...

Are you a new Food Service Director or Bookkeeper? Complete the School Nutrition Program Intro Guide to learn how to operate your School Nutrition Program. This Intro Guide will prepare you for the required one-on-one training with one of our Program Specialists. Go to NDE's Canvas page and follow these...

State Board of Education Meeting State Board of Education InformationWatch State Board MeetingNotifications, Agendas, and Support MaterialsPublic Participation Streaming Note: The State Board Business Meeting on Friday, October 2, 2026 is in Scottsbluff. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. (MT) / 10:00 a.m. (CT). School Financing Review Commission School...

General Information What is the coronavirus (COVID-19)? There are numerous coronaviruses. Many infect animals such as bats, camels, cats, etc. Coronaviruses can also cause infections in humans and, in most instances, result in a mild upper respiratory infection (common cold). Prior to COVID-19, two other coronaviruses (SARS, MERS) were known...

Welcome to the Nebraska Arts Education Data Project (AEDP).  Bringing the vibrant world of arts education to life through data, Nebraska’s Arts Education Data Project is part of a national snapshot of arts education. The interactive data visualization tool allows users to explore enrollment, access, and participation in the arts...